Tomato Leek Soup Recipe
This low sodium Tomato and Leek soup will help to lower your
blood pressure and cholesterol levels due to the abundance of potassium and
vitamin B found in the main ingredient - tomatoes.
Reducing blood pressure and
lowering high cholesterol levels, helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and
other potentially life-threatening heart problems.
Tomatoes are naturally low
in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories.
This recipe makes 6-8
servings and has 56 mg of sodium per serving.
Ingredients:
3 leeks, finely sliced
4-5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lbs. fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil (finely
chopped)
¼ teaspoon Chia Seeds
Pepper to taste
Add a little Shallot (Spring Onion) to garnish
Instructions:
In a saucepan, bring leeks and broth to a boil, boiling 5-7
minutes.
Next add chopped tomatoes, chia seeds and olive oil.
Reducing heat, simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Stir in
basil.
Add pepper to taste.
Garnish with shallots or remaining leek slices.
